dot 4 OK in clutch hydraulic 1992

[willabeest]

hot here today, clutch pedal went to floor, would not come back up unless i pulled it up. clutch reservoir (the little one) looks low.
should i put dot 4 in it? it states dot 3 but i only have dot 4 in my garage.
also - should i have my mechanic look aT it?
thank you
(1992 108K)

 

[DRIFTER]

hot here today, clutch pedal went to floor, would not come back up unless i pulled it up. clutch reservoir (the little one) looks low.
should i put dot 4 in it? it states dot 3 but i only have dot 4 in my garage.
also - should i have my mechanic look aT it?
thank you
(1992 108K)

Yup DOT4 is designed to absorb moisture slower than DOT3 and has a higher boiling point. This is both suitable for road use and track work. Its better then what is in it now.

 

[davidf]

You have bigger problems than which fluid to use at the moment. Pull back your carpet under the clutch/brake pedals. look for wetness and post back. Good luck.

 

[willabeest]

You have bigger problems than which fluid to use at the moment. Pull back your carpet under the clutch/brake pedals. look for wetness and post back. Good luck.

clutch line has a leak. shad fixed it.

 

[davidf]

Which line? Thats rare.

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Flexline on slave would be my guess

 

[willabeest]

Flexline on slave would be my guess

shad replaced the slave and the line.
i looked around the carpet everything looked dry.
runs good so far...
it has been really hot here lately - over 100 F

 

[davidf]

Good to know. My slave/master was replaced back in 03 but not the hose.
I'm looking to replace them again by the end of this year so I'll pick up a hose too. Maybe I'll get the SOS braided line. Thanks:smile:

 

[ysoslow]

i just replaced the master and slave. some how it was still leaking. it was leaking in the back so i figure i'll change the line too. However, getting the hard hose off the softer one is almost impossible. anyone know where i can another one? I stripped it completely. Vise grip was the only way I was able to move it slowly.

 

[OLDMNSX]

You can get a new one from the dealer or order it online and save $$$. Get yourself some metric tube wrenches, don't use open end wrenches to remove tube fittings. These tube wrenches look like a boxed end wrench that has had a slot cut out of the box to allow the wrench to go around the tube and make contact on the nut with all six points.

Brad

 

[OLDMNSX]

Here is an option for ordering OEM Acura parts on line. I have been ordering parts from this dealer for about 7 years, great service.

https://www.dchautomotiveparts.com/

Brad